In this paper we analyze Romanian banking performance for the period 2006-2011 by computing a Malmquist index based on Data Envelopment Analysis. By adopting the intermediation approach in defining categories of inputs and outputs our conclusions focus on how ownership structure and size...

The main objective of this study is to establish the relationship between traditional measures of performance (ROE, ROA and NIM) and EVA in order to gain some insight about the relevance of using more sophisticated performance measurements tools. Towards this end the study uses two acknowledged...

This paper focuses on corporate rating delivery process in terms of localization criteria differentiation. Corporate rating is conceived as a default predictor. We conduct a comprehensive study of the existing literature on the corporate default models, outlining the weak and the strong points,...

This paper focuses on applying Black and Scholes structural approach on credit risk in the case of the companies listed on Romanian Stock Exchange. We conduct a case-study on 35 companies belonging to five industries (energetic, materials, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, equipments) during a period...

This paper brings forth the contribution of corporate governance to risk management system at the enterprise level. The research is a complex one, integrating both quantitative and qualitative information. The quantitative information consists of balance sheet and profit and loss account data...

This paper aims at identifying a potential impact of the macroeconomic environment on the profitability of the companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This research derives from the most recent literature on the macroeconomic determination of the capital structure of companies located...

The aim of this study is to identify whether foreign and domestic investors have different interests when it comes to acquiring a company. Our database consists of all takeover bids on the Romanian capital market made between 2004 and 2011.The results of our analysis show that while domestic...

Supply chain- all the organizations and processes which refer to products and services from the view of buying organization. Typically covers everything related to raw materials and ingredients to consume. Supply chain management includes planning and the management of all activities engaged in...

Under the background of the current economic realities, characterized by uncertainty and mistrust, of increased complexity of the environment in which they operate, the Romanian companies must demonstrate good organization, flexibility, skills, good risk management and be trustworthy economic...

This paper aims at analyzing the impact of financial crisis on the capital market in Romania in order to establish the main financial developments. There is clearly a phenomenon of contagion leading to different manifestations of the global capital markets. Our objective is to highlight by...